Zagreb Airport (ZAG)
New routes and frequency possibilities and why these routes would work
Further Route Opportunites
Potential routes serving large Croatian migrant communities outside Europe (Ethnic Populations):
| North America (640,000) | |
| Calgary (10,000) | Vancouver (35,000) |
| California (120,000) | Pittsburgh (120,000) |
| Chicago (100,000) | New York (80,000) |
| Cleveland (30,000) | Seattle (25,000) |
| Minneapolis St Paul (20,000) | Kansas City (20,000) |
| Australasia (290,000) | |
| Australia (250,000) | Sydney (80,000) |
| Melbourne (60,000) | New Zealand (40,000) |
| Perth (30,000) | |
Other Major reasons to serve this airport
Why Zagreb Airport?... simply because Croatia offers the best opportunities for business growth and development.
Source: Zagreb Airport, HTZ and TZGZ Photo Archives.
- With its excellent infrastructure and stable development Croatia is a Central European country with a population of 4.4 million. It is large enough for the quarter of the workforce to be highly educated, and small enough so that it can geopolitically be the optimal link between the European west and east, as well as the European north and south.
- In spite of the rapid development of the economy and transportation, Croatian capital Zagreb has retained its charm, and a relaxed feeling that makes it a genuinely human city. Apart from 13 Free trade zones, there are more than 100 business parks and industrial facilities available to investors. Here you are provided with the optimal solutions and opportunities that will make your business flourish and meet all of your demands.
- Croatia, as both a continental and Mediterranean country, has been fostering its tradition of tourism for more than a century. No matter whether one takes pleasure in gastronomy, communications, arts or sports, Croatia’s offer is bound to meet all demands. As visitors are primarily attracted to Croatia for its coastal resorts and beaches, tourism tends to be seasonal with the inevitable summer peak. The Croatia National Tourism Board and Zagreb Tourist Board & Convention Bureau however are seeking to expand the ‘season’ in Croatia by promoting Zagreb and its cultural offer, arts, incentive, wellnes and health tourism.
Marketing and other support
Source: Zagreb Airport, HTZ and TZGZ Photo Archives.
ZAG would support any new route to the airport with a 5-year scheme to reduce airline start-up costs. Based on the individual merits of the proposed route growth, the airport may look to offer additional backing through marketing support. In addition the airport has a host of other marketing initiatives - consumer magazine, e-mail database, website banners etc - which would be used to promote any new service.
Catchment Area
Fast accessibility is one of the main characteristics of Croatia. The longest domestic flight takes only 45 minutes. What in other countries is a two-hour commute in heavy rush-hour traffic, in Croatia takes the equal time for a cross-country scenic journey from one part of the country to the other, from continental Croatia to the beautiful Adriatic coast.
Under-served freight opportunities and other economic impact factors
Zageb is home to Agrokor - the largest private company in Croatia with consolidated total revenues of more than €2bn employing more than 31,000 people. It is the leading food industry and retail group in the cross-border region today. Air cargo only represents around .02% of the total cargo market share in the Croatian modal split.
At an average of amount 12,000 tons per year, Zagreb Airport is the most important airport for air cargo in Croatia and it is actively seeking opportunities to expand air cargo. Based on the strong development of regional economies and the stable political situation, the volume of goods currently transported by truck that could be handled by air and the efficiency that could be gained from optimising such operations provides a very real opportunity for Zagreb Airport and local businesses:
- Approximately 100 million tonnes of cargo travels through Croatia by road, rail and ship annually. Currently, the majority of goods entering and leaving Croatia and the immediate region are being carried by truck. While most truck traffic is domestic and not transportable by air, air cargo only represents around .02% of the total cargo market share in the Croatian modal split. This leaves strong oportunities for expansion.
- With its geographical location in the middle of the country, its proximity to rail and road connections as well as major ports, Zagreb Airport is in an excellent position to handle air cargo for Croatia, and ultimately the region.
- Croatia has strong companies in agricultural products, as well as high tech industries. Companies that are specialised in food production are: e.g. Agrokor, Podravka, Vindija and several others. For high tech industries representatives inculde: e.g. Ericson Nikola Tesla, Pliva, Siemens, Končar. M Sun Grupa and numerous others specialise in consumer electronics.
Geography
- The fact that Croatia is moving towards the EU, and moreover, offers an excellent geographic position and historic connections with other countries ranging from eastern Europe to the Near East, enables investors an access from Croatia to the market of 500 million people.The stable economic growth in the last 4 years, as well as the stable exchange rate and low level of inflation, which have not changed significantly since 1993, assure all investors of a stimulating and safe business environment.
Source: Zagreb Airport, HTZ and TZGZ Photo Archives.
Infrastructure & Operations:
- 1 Runway:
- Designations: 05 - 23
- Dimensions (m): (3252 x 45) + 2 x 7,5
- Distances (m):
- 05: TORA 3252, TODA 3252, ASDA 3252, LDA 3252.
- 23: TORA 3252, TODA 3252, ASDA 3252, LDA 3252
- Slot Coordinated: No.
- Operating hours: 24 hours/365 days per year.
- Terminals 1 Passenger Terminal + 1 Cargo Terminal.
- Min. connect time: 30 minutes.
- NO noise restrictions.
Important infrastructure developments and/or other news
- During the last four decades we have invested considerable effort into improving the quality of our services. We have started numerous activities in order to ensure increased comfort and make stay and business at Zagreb Airport a pleasant experience. These activities make Zagreb Airport recognisable, especially in terms of air traffic safety and quality of services that it provides to its users.
- The purpose of existence, operation and development of Zagreb Airport is to meet the requirements of the community and the World. As Croatian businesses expand their reach to clients around the World, this airport is redeveloping itself to become a business driver capable of connecting people, business and freight throughout Europe and beyond.
- In October of 2007, the first step of Zagreb Airport’s Expansion program was signed into existence. This will allow us to build completely new and efficient Passenger Terminal, able to meet Zagreb’s role as the gateway to South East Europe.
- In parallel to that, it is our plan to build and expand the new Cargo facilities (Cargo Network Hub) for world class international Cargo service to meet the pace of development of Croatian companies and industry. The implementation of this critical infrastructure will enable the airport to help position Croatia as a leader in commercial development and logistics.
- In recent months we have improved the structure of the oldest part of the Passenger Terminal and redesigned International and Domestic Arrivals areas and build the new GA Terminal.
- Furthermore, additional work is under construction e.g. the new counters for rent-a-car and airline Companies.
- The plan for 2008 is to carry out further terminal improvements: New shelter and redesigned façade at Landside, complete redesign of the existing Passenger Terminal, new elevator for the first floor, redesign of communications signage. The Design of new building for baggage sorting and handling is started too.
- Moreover, the current Master Plan Update for the next decades (up to year 2030 as ultimate stage) is going to be an essential strategic long-term Development Plan for Zagreb Airport. We are now preparing the Terms of references for the International competition for town planning and architectural Design of the New Passenger Terminal and other facilities at new location.
- We thank you for considering Zagreb Airport and look forward to supporting you with your needs wherever your business horizons.
Vital statistics
- Passenger Traffic turnover in 2007 amounted 1.992.455 (+15%) – it continued to grow by the same rate in first quarter 2008.
- In 2008 13 airlines serve scheduled international passenger traffic, three scheduled cargo and seven seasonal or charter traffic.
- The share of scheduled passenger traffic as a percentage of total passenger traffic turnover at Zagreb Airport is stable and significant: in 2006 it amounted to 96.19%, and in 2007 it was slighty increased to 96.55%.
| Airlines in scheduled passenger traffic at Zagreb Airport: | ||
| Croatia Airlines | Lufthansa | Air France |
| Austrian Airlines | Check Airlines (ČSA) | Germanwings |
| Alitalia | Turkish Airlines | TAP Portugal |
| Wizzair | Aeroflot | Malev |
| SAS | ||
| Cargo scheduled traffic: | ||
| Adria Airways | Trade Air | Miniliner |
| Charter Airlines: | ||
| Dubrovnic Airlines | Adria Airways | Tomas Cook |
| Novel Air | Sundoor | JAL |
| Skyservice | ||
